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FACULTY OF EDUCATION
EDU555 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
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Course Description
This course will be divided into two major areas i.e. Curriculum and Instruction.
Section one will provide an overview of the principles, procedures and practices in
curriculum and syllabus design. The second section will focus on instruction and
instructional materials.
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Describe the principles and procedures in curriculum and syllabus design,
2. Design curriculum and syllabus for a specific groups of learners,
3. Describe the school curriculum and syllabus,
4. Prepare lesson plan for classroom instruction,
5. Design, utilize and evaluate instructional materials for use in teaching.
Course Contents
Curriculum and Instruction:
- Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction
- Definition: Curriculum, Syllabus, Scheme of Work, Lesson Plan
Principles and Procedures of Curriculum Development
Models of Curriculum Development: The Tylers Model, The Interaction
Model, Tabas Model, Contemporary Model
Curriculum Evaluation: Types, Purposes, Procedures, CIPP Model
The School Curriculum: KBSR and KBSM. The Role of MOE and CDC
Syllabus and Syllabus Design, Type of Syllabuses/Syllabi, Format and
Content of Syllabus
Scheme of Work
Instructional Objectives: Objectives and Learning Outcome
Lesson Plan
Instruction: Approaches, Methods and Techniques
Instructional Materials: Principles and Procedures in Instructional Materials
Design, Types, Purposes, Utilisation and Evaluation of Instructional
Materials.
Micro Teaching
2. Students will be
able to design a
curriculum for a
specific group of
learners
b) In groups of 4 to 6,
students will design a
course for a specific
group of learners
(score: 17-20)
Exemplary: Students are able to
apply the main ideas relating to
curriculum development and
course design as well as
instruction and instructional
materials in their project.
(score: 13-16)
Proficient: Students are able to
apply basic elements of curriculum
development and course design as
well as instruction and
instructional materials in their
project.
(score: 10-12)
Adequate: Students are familiar
with the basic elements of
curriculum development and
course design as well as
instruction and instructional
materials in their project. (score:
3. Students will be
able to discuss issues
relating to
curriculum, syllabus,
instruction, and
instructional
materials based on
information gained
from article review.
4. Students will be
able to apply the main
ideas in the
preparation of lesson
plan and instructional
materials for
teaching.
a) Students will
prepare and submit a
lesson plan together
with related
instructional
materials.
b) Students will
present a 10-15
minutes session of
micro teaching based
on the prepared
lesson plan.
5. Portfolio
6. Participation
a) Students will
submit a portfolio
containing course
information, lectures
notes, handouts,
assignments,
information and
resources related to
the course.
a) Students have
demonstrated
participation in class
by participating in
class discussions,
group activities,
article review
presentation and
micro-teaching.
Grading Policies
The grading scale as explained in the course catalogue will be used:
80-100% = A
65-69% = B
50-54% = C
75-79% = A60-64% = B70-74% = B+
55-59% = C+
Test
Students will demonstrate their knowledge in two
tests. (2x20)
Oral Presentation Students will present a review of an article.
Article review
Students will submit a written review of an article
Course Design
Students will submit a written group project on
course design.
Lesson Plan and
Students will submit a lesson plan with
Instructional
instructional materials.
Materials/Micro- Students will conduct a micro teaching session.
teaching
Class
Students will participate in class discussion, group
Participation
activities, presentations and micro-teaching.
Students will make at least three impromptu
responses in class.
Portfolio
Students will submit a portfolio containing notes,
handouts, information and resources related to the
course.
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20%
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